Today, at work, my boss asked me why I wasn't adhering to proper dress code. I pointed out that skinny jeans are in the dress code, to which he replied, "Only if you're skinny." FML
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Today, I got called into my manager’s office for wearing “leggings.” They weren’t leggings, they were work pants with a straight leg. I said to her that the other girls wear them in the office. She told me, "But they have a slim figure, you're on the pudgier side and it looks bad. No offense.” FML
Today, I greeted my boss with, "Looking good, did you lose weight?" He responded that no, he'd just purchased larger pants. FML
Today, I got to listen to my boss lecture me about professional dress and subtly insinuate that my being on the heavier side top-wise with all the men in the office could be a problem. I've worn turtle necks for the whole two months I've been working there. FML
Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. FML
Today, I walked into work, and the first question my boss asks me is "Are those your pajamas?" I was wearing my favorite outfit. FML
Today, my boss commented on the fact that I don't usually wear makeup, then told me it would be much appreciated if I'd change that. FML
Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML
Today, I watched a supervisor in our workspace staple an underling's skirt to her shirt, as the supervisor didn't like her wearing a hip-level skirt, despite having no public contact. FML
Today, my boss had to order some more work pants since mine were worn out after 7 months. He told me the next set I would have to buy myself, since they usually last workers about 2 years, and I must be treating them too roughly. I didn't want to admit that my thighs rubbing together ended up shredding the fabric. FML
Today, I went shopping for a new pair of jeans. I was feeling good about the fact that I was going down a waist size until the cashier decided to discuss with me, three co-workers, and the ten other people in line how she didn't even know jeans came in sizes that big. FML
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abentoremember 4
Wow that's so harsh, some bosses are total dicks..
Mearemoi 14
I don't really understand all the YDI's. It's not OP's fault her boss is an ass.
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Comments (165)
Ameel_fml 19
Call me crazy, but I don't want to see ANYBODY's butt crack in my workplace...whether they're fat or thin. But that doesn't really have anything to do with skinny leg jeans. Plenty of skinny leg jeans are high-waisted. It's hipster/low-rider jeans that are tacky.
slybugsy 5
Well you may not want to hear this but skinny jeans, while a popular style right now, even make thin people look fat. They are just not that attractive on anyone. Be a tread setter and try something different.
jboyajian86 1
They're "skinny" jeans. Not fatty jeans I can't stand when large people wear revealing or excessively tight clothing. Nobody wants to see what you can pack your big ass into
sarafyna2011 6
It is actually quite illegal for him to make such a remark, you should report this to human resources
adbrown95 2
Your boss is an ass. Sorry OP
mvc3ftw 17
Your boss is horrible.
blaw 0
Rude of him to say that but if you're overweight you need to learn to dress yourself for your body. YDI, OP
bRower 3
More forms of body exist than just 'fat' and 'skinny,' dear people of FML. It is possible to have muscular or curvy legs that don't fit well; being skinny doesn't necessarily make you healthy.
the_true_batman 10
You should have said that your weight makes you sassy.
picturescrazy 24
Your boss had no right to tell you that, and I'm sure you can report him. But I'm going to be a devil's advocate. If you were bulging out of your pants, it just doesn't look professional and is distracting. I'm sure he could have approached it in a nicer way, but some people are in denial about how they look in clothing and need someone to knock them back into reality. BUT skinny jeans really DO only look nice on thinner people. Wearing tight-styled clothes when you're a bit larger only emphasizes your size. If your clothes don't fit and flatter your body type, you're better off without wearing that certain style. Seeing muffin tops on someone of ANY size looks sloppy.